United States girls' national under-16 soccer team

United States U-16
Nickname(s)Team USA
The Stars and Stripes
The Yanks
AssociationUnited States Soccer Federation
ConfederationCONCACAF (North America)
Head coachKatie Schoepfer[1]
FIFA codeUSA
First colors
Second colors

The United States U-16 girls' national soccer team is a youth soccer team operated under the auspices of U.S. Soccer. Its primary role is the development of players in preparation for the senior national team, as well as bridging the development between the youth competition levels of the U-15 and the U-17.

History

The U-16 team initially had no international competition and was used to prepare players for the U-19 level, at which the FIFA U-19 Women's World Championship was originally played.[2][3]

The current incarnation of U-16s was re-instituted in February 2015 under coach Tricia Taliaferro.[4][5] The team competed in the first women's edition of the Tournament of Nations (Torneo delle Nazioni) in Gradisca d'Isonzo, Italy, in April 2016. This tournament included the first-ever women's soccer game between the United States and Iran at any level, a 6–0 win for the United States with a hat trick from Summer Yates.[6][7][8] Patchy Toledo became the head coach of the U-16s in August 2022.[9]

Tournament

Tournament of Nations (Since 2004)

Tournament of Nations (Torneo delle Nazioni) in Gradisca d'Isonzo, Italy, in April 2016.[10][11]

Results and schedule

The following is a list of match results in the last 12 months, as well as any future matches that have been scheduled.

Legend

  Win   Draw   Lose   Fixture

2025

April 19, 2025 (2025-04-19) Friendly Spain  4–3  United States Benidorm, Spain
Report
  • Helwig 5'
  • Corona 13' (pen.)
  • van der Weide 87'
 Stadium: Estadio Municipal Guillermo Amor
April 21, 2025 (2025-04-21) Friendly Spain  1–1  United States La Nucia, Spain
Stadium: Estadi Olímpic Camilo Cano
June 11, 2025 (2025-06-11) Friendly Netherlands  0–0  United States Uden, Netherlands
Report Stadium: Sportpark Parkzicht
Referee: Toon de Bonth (NED)
June 13, 2025 (2025-06-13) Friendly Germany  v  United States Uden, Netherlands
Stadium: Sportpark Parkzicht
June 16, 2025 (2025-06-16) Friendly Norway  v  United States Uden, Netherlands
Stadium: Sportpark Parkzicht
October 28, 2025 (2025-10-28) Friendly England  0–1  United States Burton upon Trent, England
Report
Stadium: St George's Park
October 31, 2025 (2025-10-31) Friendly England  1–2  United States Burton upon Trent, England
 Report
  • Maletz 65'
  • York 81'
 Stadium: St George's Park

2026

January 10, 2026 (2026-01-10) Friendly Germany  4–1  United States Albir, Spain
  • Wardjawand 10'
  • Rohns 27', 44'
  • Pospiech 59'
 Report
  • Cabigon 47'
 Stadium: Albir Garden Resort
Referee: Adrian López (SPA)
January 13, 2026 (2026-01-13) Friendly Germany  3–3  United States Albir, Spain
  • Rohs 17'
  • Bienert 53', 87'
 Report
  • Barrow 36'
  • White 37'
  • Cabigon 70'
 Referee: Ismael Moreno (SPA)
January 15, 2026 (2026-01-15) Friendly Belgium  0–4  United States Oliva, Spain
Report
  • Perrotta 35'
  • 49' (o.g.)
  • Asekomhe 72'
  • Chinyadza 78'
 Stadium: Oliva Nova Sports Center
Referee: Noelia González (SPA)
February 21, 2026 (2026-02-21) UEFA Development Tournament Spain  v  United States Antalya, Türkiye
Stadium: Emirhan Sports Center Stadium
February 23, 2026 (2026-02-23) UEFA Development Tournament Denmark  v  United States Antalya, Türkiye
Stadium: Emirhan Sports Center Stadium
February 26, 2026 (2026-02-26) UEFA Development Tournament England  v  United States Antalya, Türkiye
Stadium: Emirhan Sports Center Stadium

Players

Current squad

20 players were called up for the January 2026 friendlies.[12]

Caps and goals are current as of January 15, 2026 after match against the Belgium.[13][14][15]

No. Pos. Player Date of birth (age) Caps Goals Club
1GK Molly Gaffney (15) 0 0 United States Soccer Federation Real Colorado
1GK Carmen O'Dea (15) 2 0 Royal Spanish Football Federation FC Barcelona Academy
2DF Cali Hejduk (15) 2 0 United States Soccer Federation Columbus United SC
2DF Mercy Karson (15) 0 0 United States Soccer Federation Mustang SC
2DF Kendra Kates (15) 0 0 United States Soccer Federation Albion Hurricanes FC
2DF Madison Kline (15) 2 0 United States Soccer Federation St. Louis Scott Gallagher SC
2DF Addison Staats (15) 0 0 United States Soccer Federation Solar SC
2DF Lilly Yakel (15) 0 0 United States Soccer Federation Portland Thorns Academy
3MF Carly Barnes (15) 0 0 United States Soccer Federation Penn Fusion SA
3MF Mia Sommers (15) 0 0 United States Soccer Federation Penn Fusion SA
3MF Avery Walbruch (15) 2 0 United States Soccer Federation La Roca FC
3MF Brynlie Ward (15) 2 0 United States Soccer Federation FC Dallas
3MF Sofia White (15) 0 0 United States Soccer Federation Bethesda SC
3MF Hannah Yu (15) 0 0 United States Soccer Federation Nationals SC
4FW Anaya Bursey (15) 0 0 United States Soccer Federation Real Colorado
4FW Koi Edwards (15) 0 0 United States Soccer Federation Legends FC
4FW Tatum Gardner (15) 0 0 United States Soccer Federation Arizona Arsenal SC
4FW Riley Rountree (15) 2 0 United States Soccer Federation Eastside FC
4FW Stella Spitzer (2010-04-04) April 4, 2010 0 0 United States Soccer Federation Carolina Ascent FC
4FW Addison Stout (15) 0 0 United States Soccer Federation Mustang SC

Recent call-ups

The following players have been called up in the past 12 months.

  • January 2026 friendlies.[16]
  • October 2025 friendlies.[17]
  • September 2025 training camp.[18]
  • June 2025 friendlies.[19]
  • May 2025 training camp.[20]
Pos. Player Date of birth (age) Caps Goals Club Latest call-up
GK Olivia Hasan (15) 4 0 United States Eclipse Select SC January 2026 friendlies
GK Gabby Gjeldum (15) 2 0 United States Galaxy SC January 2026 friendlies
GK Camille Barrett (15) 0 0 United States Solar SC September 2025 training camp
GK Aileen Rodriguez (15) 0 0 United States FC Dallas September 2025 training camp
GK Malia Zillman (15) 1 0 United States Rockford Raptors FC June 2025 friendlies
GK Marley Higgins (15) 0 0 United States PacNW SC June 2025 friendlies
GK Lola Ta (15) 0 0 United States FC Dallas May 2025 training camp
GK Lily Venneri (15) 0 0 United States North Carolina Courage Academy May 2025 training camp
DF Emma Sullivan (15) 2 0 United States San Juan SC January 2026 friendlies
DF Ally Damron (15) 4 0 United States San Diego Surf SC Academy January 2026 friendlies
DF Cassie Travers (15) 3 0 United States Mountain View Los Altos SC January 2026 friendlies
DF Dorothea Perry (15) 5 0 United States Mountain View Los Altos SC January 2026 friendlies
DF Carolyn Voss (15) 5 0 United States Minnesota Thunder January 2026 friendlies
DF Brielle Hopkins (15) 2 0 United States Charlotte SA January 2026 friendlies
DF Tilly Shaeffer (15) 2 0 United States Sting Austin October 2025 friendlies
DF Reece Li (15) 2 0 United States San Diego Surf SC October 2025 friendlies
DF Ally Damron (15) 0 0 United States San Diego Surf SC Academy September 2025 training camp
DF Kylie Guerrero (15) 0 0 United States Solar SC September 2025 training camp
DF Emma Sullivan (15) 0 0 United States San Juan SC September 2025 training camp
DF Cassie Travers (15) 0 0 United States Bay Area Surf SA September 2025 training camp
DF Kendra Hansen (15) 1 0 United States Pateadores SC June 2025 friendlies
DF Elena Vera (15) 1 0 United States Davis Legacy SC June 2025 friendlies
DF Madeline Maves (15) 1 0 United States Seattle United June 2025 friendlies
DF Marin Kotschau (15) 1 0 United States Colorado Rapids Youth SC June 2025 friendlies
DF Anaiah Williams (15) 1 0 United States Eclipse Select SC June 2025 friendlies
DF Emily Baxter (15) 1 0 United States Tophat SC June 2025 friendlies
DF Meila Brewer (2009-03-24) March 24, 2009 1 0 United States Kansas City Athletics
DF Chloe Griswell (15) 0 0 United States Solar SC May 2025 training camp
DF Alexandra Han (2009-03-21) March 21, 2009 0 0 United States Solar SC May 2025 training camp
DF Rachel Lawless-Felarca (15) 0 0 United States Sting Dallas Royal May 2025 training camp
DF Eloise Rubinstein (15) 0 0 United States SUSA FC May 2025 training camp
DF Annabel Sharrer (15) 0 0 United States Richmond United SC May 2025 training camp
DF Izumi Wakatsuki (15) 0 0 United States Tennessee SC May 2025 training camp
MF Natalia Hanson (15) 3 0 United States Penn Fusion SA January 2026 friendlies
MF Isabella Ortiz (15) 5 0 United States Florida United Soccer Club January 2026 friendlies
MF Valentina Perrotta (15) 5 1 United States Bethesda SC January 2026 friendlies
MF Camila Fadiga (15) 3 0 United States Florida Kraze Krush SC January 2026 friendlies
MF Makenna Mitchell (15) 3 0 United States City SC San Diego January 2026 friendlies
MF Sadie Siedel (15) 3 0 United States Mustang SC January 2026 friendlies
MF Blair Banta (15) 2 0 United States Tophat SC October 2025 friendlies
MF Sarah Ligon (15) 2 0 United States South Carolina Surf SC October 2025 friendlies
MF Taylor Ladd (15) 0 0 United States FC Dallas September 2025 training camp
MF Ellie Snyder (15) 0 0 United States Oklahoma Energy FC September 2025 training camp
MF Loradana Paletta (13) 1 0 United States New York City FC June 2025 friendlies
MF Taylor Morrell (15) 1 0 United States VDA June 2025 friendlies
MF Caroline Swann (15) 1 0 United States D'Feeters Kicks SC June 2025 friendlies
MF Mia Corona (2009-02-09) February 9, 2009 1 0 United States Legends FC June 2025 friendlies
MF Carolina Reyna (15) 1 0 United States Sting Austin June 2025 friendlies
MF Georgia Restovich (15) 1 0 United States St. Louis Scott Gallagher SC June 2025 friendlies
MF Kendall Conway (15) 0 0 United States Lamorinda SC May 2025 training camp
MF Sienna Fallone (15) 0 0 United States Rochester New York FC May 2025 training camp
MF Gabrielle Ferraro (15) 0 0 United States San Juan SC May 2025 training camp
MF Bridget Kopmeyer (15) 0 0 United States Internationals SC May 2025 training camp
MF Mya Muniz (15) 0 0 United States FC Dallas May 2025 training camp
FW Eileena Chinyadza (15) 3 1 United States Michigan Hawks January 2026 friendlies
FW Kayleigh Cabigon (15) 5 2 United States San Diego Surf SC Academy January 2026 friendlies
FW Lara Almeida (15) 2 0 United States Orlando City Academy January 2026 friendlies
FW Ryder White (15) 3 1 United States Virginia Development Academy January 2026 friendlies
FW Caroline Barrow (15) 5 1 United States Albion Hurricanes FC January 2026 friendlies
FW Bridget Asekomhe (15) 3 1 United States Albion Hurricanes FC January 2026 friendlies
FW Isabelle York (15) 2 1 United States Tophat SC October 2025 friendlies
FW Ella Dietz (15) 2 1 United States Arkansas Rising October 2025 friendlies
FW Pauline Maletz (15) 2 1 United States Virginia Union FC October 2025 friendlies
FW Alexa Paloma Barajas (15) 0 0 United States Rhode Island Surf September 2025 training camp
FW Sadie Siedel (15) 0 0 United States Mustang SC September 2025 training camp
FW Daphne Van der Weide (15) 1 0 United States Virginia Development Academy June 2025 friendlies
FW Lilah Helwig (15) 1 0 United States FC Delco June 2025 friendlies
FW Amari Manning (15) 1 0 United States PDA June 2025 friendlies
FW Dues Stanislaus (15) 1 0 United States PDA June 2025 friendlies
FW Kyleigh Pete (15) 1 0 United States Sting Dallas Royal June 2025 friendlies
FW Layla Iglesias (15) 0 0 United States FC Dallas May 2025 training camp
FW Bristol Kersh (15) 0 0 United States TopHat SC May 2025 training camp
FW Rhea Moore (15) 0 0 United States San Juan SC May 2025 training camp
  • INJ - Injured
  • PRE - Withdrew prior to camp

Coaches

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